# Train Conductor World vs Surviving LA

The clearest difference is ads: Surviving LA at none against Train Conductor World's shown. Surviving LA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Train Conductor World's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Conductor World sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Surviving LA sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Surviving LA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Conductor World has 5.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Conductor World | Surviving LA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-conductor-world/id932228293/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surviving-la/id6808884445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 322 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [THE VOXEL AGENTS PTY. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318770095) | [Gongming Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805762767) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Conductor World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-conductor-world/id932228293)

Manage international railway traffic by building rail networks and solving complex puzzles. Drive trains, transport passengers and goods, and navigate challenging terrain. Master the chaos to become the richest rail manager.

**Highlights:** Build rail networks, Solve railroad puzzles, Transport passengers and goods, Control train movements, Navigate tunnels, mountains, and obstacles, Experience various weather conditions, Customize trains

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 12 Wooden Track Tiles | $2.49 | one-time |
| Urban Rolling Stock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 12 Mystery Containers | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diesel Trains | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 8 Iron Track Tiles | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Tool + free undos | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 8 Iron Track Tiles | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 12 Iron Containers | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 12 Alloy Containers | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Beautifully designed graphics
- 🚂 Fun train-themed experience
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📺 Excessive and unskippable ads
- 🔑 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression and track piece acquisition

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks not properly registering in the track bar
- Trains spawning in impossible-to-fix situations
- Ads not closing properly, causing game to freeze
- Inconsistent performance on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more cities and stations beyond Europe
- Implement a track piece trading or crafting system
- Introduce new train types and customization options
- Improve the daily challenge and reward system


### Surviving LA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surviving-la/id6808884445)

Navigate Los Angeles and Southern California for 52 weeks in this single-player survival and trading strategy game. Manage cash, debt, health, and inventory while reacting to shifting market prices and random events. Engage in trading, work, or investments to achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** 52-week survival challenge, Dynamic market trading, Job and investment opportunities, Resource and debt management, Random events and survival diary, Multiple save slots, Optional story adventures

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 奇遇礼包：雪中送炭 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 奇遇礼包：便利店幸运刮卡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 奇遇礼包：匿名券商提示 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 奇遇礼包：车库旧表 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Conductor World free?

Train Conductor World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Surviving LA free?

Surviving LA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Train Conductor World or Surviving LA?

Surviving LA is rated higher. Train Conductor World averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Surviving LA averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Train Conductor World or Surviving LA have ads?

Train Conductor World shows ads; Surviving LA does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*